Goose Creek Memorial High School is a public high school in an unincorporated area of Harris County, Texas, United States, and is located north of Baytown.
Serving 2,335 students in grades 9-12, Goose Creek Memorial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Goose Creek Memorial serves the northwest part of Baytown, TX, covering an area of approximately 36.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goose Creek Memorial's student population of 2,335 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Motto
One School, One Dream, One Team!
School Rankings
Goose Creek Memorial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goose Creek Memorial is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4958 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black, and Silver
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goose Creek Memorial's ranking?
Goose Creek Memorial is ranked #4958 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Goose Creek Memorial often compared to?
Goose Creek Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goose Creek Memorial?
The graduation rate of Goose Creek Memorial is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Goose Creek Memorial?
2,335 students attend Goose Creek Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Goose Creek Memorial students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goose Creek Memorial?
Goose Creek Memorial has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goose Creek Memorial offer ?
Goose Creek Memorial offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Goose Creek Memorial part of?
Goose Creek Memorial is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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